I grew up in the Chicago area and moved back to the city in 2022 shortly after graduating from college. As a Reuters ...

Grab your beach towels and enjoy a day in the sun at one of the swimming lakes near Chicago below. For more fun by the water check out our round-up of the Best Beaches in Chicago for Families and ...

“This is, in my opinion, the best beach (Montrose) in Chicago, so we love to come down here anytime we can,” beachgoer Rishi Kumar said. While it’s plenty safe to enjoy the sun in the ...

With warm temperatures in the Chicago area this weekend, many may be thinking ahead to weekend getaways this summer, and a ...

Smoking, drinking, and pets are not allowed on the beach. 40 Best Things to Do in Chicago, From Iconic Sights to Can't-miss Museums Some of the best strands in Michigan sit within the 5,300-acre ...

As the birds’ monitors, they regularly don bright orange shirts and settle in at Montrose Beach to watch over Chicago’s piping plovers. “We love watching the birds, but we also love sharing ...